1/4 Mohur Ashrafi - Ali Murad Khan Zand Type A, Yazd mint

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IssuerIran
Year1782-1785
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Mohur (40)
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionGold
Weight2.65 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1785
Reference(s) KM#561.5, A#2815
Obverse descriptionSome weakness on both sides, very common for the 1/4 mohurs of Ali Murad, due to the collapse of Zand power after the death of Karim Khan and the rise of the Qajar ruler Agha Muhammad.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringیا علی ضرب دارالایمان یزد ۱۱۹۸
Reverse description
Reverse script
Reverse letteringشد آفتاب و ماه زر و سیم در جهان از سکه امام بحق صاحب الزمان
EdgeSmooth
Mintیزد
Yazd, Iran
Mintage1196 (1782)  - -
1197 (1783)  - -
1198 (1784)  - -
1199 (1785)  - -
Catalog ID5695713820
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